Health
Jigawa moves against unlicensed health schools
By Confidence Obiahu The Jigawa State Government has launched a crackdown on unlicensed and substandard health training institutions operating in the state, citing...
NICRAT moves to expand radiotherapy capacity with 35 LINACs
By Damilola Samuel Nigeria’s capacity to provide radiotherapy for cancer patients is set for expansion as the National Institute for Cancer Research and...
FG moves to end childhood lead exposure by 2040
… To conduct national survey, set up technical working group
Delta health crisis deepens as allied health workers strike
By Joyce Ekeh Health services in public hospitals across Delta State are facing fresh pressure as the strike by allied health professionals enters...
First Lady Flags Off Incentives to Boost Maternal, Newborn Care
… Distributes 215,000 mama kits, 40,000 food packs, newborn clothes
FG targets 172 LGAs with maternal health incentives
… 29% of global maternal deaths occur in Nigeria, says Minister
WHO validates Timor-Leste’s elimination of blinding trachoma
By Destiny Obinna The World Health Organisation, WHO, has validated Timor-Leste’s elimination of trachoma as a public health problem, making the country the...
UNGA81: WHO warns world against complacency over pandemics
… Seeks stronger financing, resilient health systems, global cooperation
